How to Filet Crochet Blocks

Use the filet crochet technique to create filled blocks in crochetwork. In filet crochet, filled blocks create design while open spaces form the background. Blocks consist of 3 double crochet stitches that you can work in the stitches or spaces of the previous row.

1

Crochet the foundation chain: Multiply the number of blocks in the row by 3.

When you read a filet-crochet chart, each block in the chart is actually three stitches. This means that each row of filet crochet has a multiple of 3 stitches plus 1 double crochet at the end to complete the last space or block.

2

Add 3 more chain (ch) stitches for the turning chain.

This turning chain is for the next row’s first double crochet (dc) stitch.

3

To work the first row of blocks, double crochet (dc) in the fourth chain (ch) from the hook.

Double crochet in each of the next 2 chain stitches to complete the first block.